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Spring Reflexology Workshop 2011

The TRA 2011 Spring Seminar was held on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in West Knoxville at the Farragut Town Center Community Room. Thirteen individuals, including two from Alabama, attended the seminar. Six Continuing Education CEUs were awarded to attendees. The seminar featured Ko Tan, who gave a workshop on Introduction to Integrated Reflexology. Ko Tan, author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified, is a nationally certified Reflexologist, a Georgia state licensed massage therapist, an NCBTMB certified massage therapist and an instructor/educator.

Ko Tan is a co-founder and the president for the Georgia Reflexology Organization (GRO) and sits on the board of the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) and for 9 years on the board of the International Council of Reflexologists (ICR).

Foot Health Awareness:

Your clients all have a daily routine. If they were making a list, would they include foot care in it? Chances are they wouldn’t even think about it – unless they’re having foot problems! Feet are crucial to a healthy life. From our first steps to our last, our feet should be taken care of.

As reflexologists, we know the importance of feet and this month is a good time to let our clients know that taking “time for their feet” isn’t pampering but one of the best things they can do – for their feet – AND – their overall health!!

Upcoming Educational Opportunities:

Knoxville, Tennessee: Women’s Radical Wellness Weekend, June 10-12, 2011. For hotel reservations, call the Marriott at (865) 637-1234 or make reservations online to receive a special rate of $99/night for two double beds. For details on the event, go to http://knoxvillereflexology.com

Atlanta, Georgia: Beginning Foot Hand Ear Reflexology, Aug 13-14, 20-21, 2011, 28 CE Hours Instructor: Ko Tan, Telephone: (770) 843-2993 KoTan@AcademyofRadiantHealth.com

North Carolina: Chi-Reflexology with Morse Arnold—September 9-12, 2011, sponsored by North Carolina Reflexology Association (NCRA). ARCB CEUs. For more information and to register: http://reflexology-nc.org/index.php?Workshops

Massachusetts: Moving the Energy I Seminar with Lilian Morten, sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Reflexology—September 10, 11, 12, 2011. For more information: www.reflexologyusa.com.

Ohio: Manzanares Method of Reflexology, sponsored by the Reflexology Association of Ohio (RAO), September 24-25, 2011. Contact: www.reflexologymentor.com/schedule/

Missouri: Moving the Energy I Seminar with Lilian Morten sponsored by the Reflexology Association of Missouri (RAM) Saturday-Sunday September 24-25, 2011. A Gathering Place, Maryland Heights, Missouri (St Louis area) $250 via 727.319-6818 or www.reflexologyusa.com 14 NCTMB and 14 ARCB CEs.

Maine: Pathologies of the Hands and Feet with Lisa Chan, sponsored by the Maine Council of Reflexologists (MCR) —Fall Meeting. For more information: Kate Winant at kate@tevorranch.com